Eastlife February 2019

Worse than that he was funny by
parodying religious texts. And
worst of all, he was funny about
the despotic government and the
libidinous monarchy. Milton Keynes
Theatre, Marlborough Gate, Milton
Keynes, MK9 3NZ. 0844 8717652
www.atgtickets.com
MUSIC
8-Feb Mercury: The Ultimate Queen
Tribute
Celebrating 20 years on the road in
2019, Mercury are well established
as one of the world’s most authentic
tributes to the legend that is Freddie
Mercury. Aylesbury Waterside
Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury
HP20 1UG . 0844 871 7607
www.atgtickets.com
9-Feb Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Laced with a liberal dose of British
humour in its presentation; it is an
evening of pure joy for those who
love Swing, 20s and 30s music.
Rhodes Theatre, 1-3 South Road,
Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JG.
01279 710200
www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
9-Feb Pop Divas Live!
With dazzling choreography, state of
the art videos and superb vocals Pop
Divas Live! is the perfect pop concert
experience for the little divas in your
life. Hertford Theatre, The Wash,
Hertford, SG14 1PS. 01992 531500
www.hertfordtheatre.com
14-Feb The Chicago Blues Brothers:
Motown Mission
Over 40 hits performed live in
concert in this high octane party
show. The Gordon Craig Theatre,
Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ
01438 363200.
www.gordon-craig.co.uk
14-Feb Respect to Aretha
Life-long Aretha Franklin fan and
power-house vocalist Letitia George
stars in this uplifting dedication to
the Queen of Soul. The Stables,
Stockwell Lane, Milton Keynes, MK17
8LU. 01908 280800. www.stables.org
15-Feb Nights on Broadway:
The Bee Gees Story
The six-piece live band blend the
classic hits, acoustic medleys, songs
written for other major artists, and
dance floor fillers to tell the story of
the Bee Gees from start to finish.
The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Milton
Keynes, MK17 8LU. 01908 280800
www.stables.org
15-Feb Buddy Holly and The
Cricketers
Authentic arrangements, driving
rhythms, energetic performances and
wonderful musicianship, all delivered
with charm and humour. Rhodes
Theatre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s
Stortford, CM23 3JG. 01279 710200
www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
17-Feb The Sensational 60s
Experience
Six legendary names take to the
stage and deliver to you a night
never to be forgotten. With the
definite feel-good factor, this is must
see 60s show. Milton Keynes Theatre,
Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes,
MK9 3NZ. 0844 8717652
www.atgtickets.com
24-Feb Elkie Brooks
Performing some of her classic hits,
blues and jazz, an electric evening
with Elkie Brooks is guaranteed to
leave you begging for more.
Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough
Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3NZ
0844 8717652. www.atgtickets.com
ARTS & EXHIBITIONS
4-28 Feb Members’ Show
A new display of work from local artists
who are members of the Eagle Gallery.
The Eagle Gallery, 101 Castle Road,
Bedford, MK40 3QP. 01234 346995.
www.eaglegalleryartists.co.uk
6 Feb - 15 Mar Liz West: Our Colour
Reflection
‘Our Colour Reflection’ uses more
than 700 acrylic mirrors of different
colours and sizes at different heights
to playfully reflect light and project
vivid colours up into the historic
interior of the Assembly Room. St
Albans Museum + Gallery, Market
Place, St Peter’s Street, St Albans, AL3
5DJ. www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
7-Feb Colour Burst: Art and Science
Talks
Colour Snap closing event: join in to
hear from speakers across visual arts
and science talking about colour.
Art and Design Gallery, University of
Hertfordshire, Hatfield. 01707 281127
SPECIAL EVENTS
1-14 Feb Bishop’s Stortford College
Festival of Literature 2019
There will be more speakers than
ever before, including a number
of returning favourite authors,
plus a community and education
programme aimed specifically at
children and young people. Bishop’s
Stortford College, 10 Maze Green
Road, CM23 2PJ. 01279 838575
www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org
5 Feb - 7 May themuseum: Take me
back Tuesdays
Go back in time and delve into the
history of Bishop’s Stortford. Look
at old photos and chat about your
memories of the town. Rhodes
Theatre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s
Stortford, CM23 3JG. 01279 710200
www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
10-Feb Behind the Scenes – Voyages
of Discovery - The Natural History
Museum At Tring
A rare chance to get up close to
historic specimens from the extraordinary
travels of Darwin, Wallace,
Shackleton and more. The Walter
Rothschild Building, Akeman Street,
Tring, HP23 6AP. 0207 9426163
www.nhm.ac.uk
AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES
17-Feb Ampthill Antiques and
Vintage Fair
32 stalls selling China, books,
furniture, coins, silver, gold, model
trains, cigarette cards, vintage
clothing, dress jewellery etc. Entry £1.
Open: 9am - 3.30pm. Parkside Hall,
Woburn Street, Ampthill, MK45 2HX
17-Feb Biggleswade Antique &
Vintage Fair
Over 45 stalls selling silver, jewellery
of all types, books, small furniture,
pictures, advertising, china and tons
of vintage. Open: 9.30am - 4pm.
Entry £2, free for children under
16 accompanied by an adult.The
Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road,
Biggleswade, SG18 8JH.
23-Feb Bedfordshire’s Antiques &
Collectors Fair
Entry £1, children free. Open:
10am- 4pm. St Pauls Church, St Pauls
Square, Bedford, MK40 1SQ
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